Mitsubishi Electric HS-HD1100U Video Cassette Recorder User Manual Front Cover

Mitsubishi Electric Corp Video Cassette Recorder Front Cover

users manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROWNER’S GUIDEMODEL HS-HD1100UThis Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with the mark or the mark may be used with this model. However, D-VHS recordings are possibleonly with cassettes marked .D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS MTP/NTSC standard cannot be playedback on this unit.MTPNTSCVCR Plus+IEEE 1394INPUTVCRPOWEREJECTCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMINPUTPLAYSTOPPAUSEINDEXADJUSTAUDIO/VIDEO MENUADJUSTCANCEL ENTERSP/EPVCR/TVDISPLAYREWRECFFMUTETVPOWERCHANNEL VOLUME2135468790VCRTVHIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL VCRVCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
♦High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback♦VCR Plus+ easy programming system♦Rew/FF at 500X speed! (:43 seconds for a T-120 tape)CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying theproduct.IMPORTANT:RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP-TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO SECTION 820-40 OF THE NECWHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUNDSHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY ASPRACTICAL.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENSpecial Features HS-HD1100U
1To connect your VCR, go to page 4.To play a tape, go to page 11.To record a program, go to page 20.To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 42.SHORTCUTSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...................... 2Hooking Up Your VCR................................. 4Playback...................................................... 11Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 15Memorizing Channels Automatically ...... 15Adding and Deleting Channels .............. 16Setting the Clock.................................... 17Recording .................................................... 20Recording a Current Digital Broadcast .. 26Recording a Current Broadcast in VHS(analog) Format ................................. 22OTR ....................................................... 23OTR2...................................................... 24Notes about Available Tape and RecordingTime ................................................... 25Using Audio and Video Functions .......... 26Timer Recording .......................................... 28D-VHS (digital) Timer Recording ........... 28VHS (analog) Timer Recording of DigitalBroadcast........................................... 29Conventional VCR Timer Recording ...... 31VCR Plus+® System Programming ........ 33Quick Program ....................................... 34Timer Recording Hints ........................... 35Editing Features .......................................... 38Copying a Tape from D-VHS to D-VHS.... 38Copying a Tape from D-VHS to Analog .... 39Copying a Tape from Analog to Analog .... 40Advanced Features ..................................... 42Advanced Playback Controls ................. 42Searching Techniques ........................... 43Displaying Time Gauge, RemainingTime, Current Time ............................ 46Customize Choices Menu ...................... 47Advanced Options ................................. 50Location of Controls .................................... 52Important Information .................................. 56Trouble Checks ........................................... 57Specifications .............................................. 59Index ........................................................... 59Warranty ...................................................... 62TABLE OF CONTENTS
2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSPlease read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you.1 Read InstructionsAll the safety and operating in-structions should be read beforethe product is operated.2 Retain InstructionsThe safety and operating instruc-tions should be retained for futurereference.3 Heed WarningsAll warnings on the product andin the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4 Follow InstructionsAll operating and use instructionsshould be followed.5 CleaningUnplug this product from the walloutlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid cleaners or aerosol clean-ers. Use a damp cloth for clean-ing.6 AttachmentsDo not use attachments not rec-ommended by the product manu-facturer as they may cause haz-ards.7 Water and MoistureDo not use this product near wa-ter — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laun-dry tub, in a wet basement, ornear a swimming pool, and thelike.8 AccessoriesDo not place this product on anunstable cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table. The productmay fall, causing serious injury toa child or adult, and serious dam-age to the product. Use only witha cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable recommended by the manu-facturer, or sold with the product.Any mounting of the productshould follow the manufacturer’sinstructions, and should use amounting accessory recom-mended by the manufacturer.9A product and cart combinationshould be moved with care.Quick stops, ex-cessive force, anduneven surfacesmay cause theproduct and cartcombination tooverturn.10 VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinetare provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation of theproduct and to protect it fromoverheating, and these openingsmust not be blocked or covered.The openings should never beblocked by placing the product ona bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface. This product should notbe placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack un-less proper ventilation is providedor the manufacturer’s instructionshave been adhered to.11 Power SourcesThis product should be operatedonly from the type of powersource indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of thetype of power supply to yourhome, consult your product dealeror local power company. Forproducts intended to operate frombattery power, or other sources,refer to the operating instructions.12 Grounding or PolarizationThis product is equipped with apolarized alternating-current lineplug (a plug having one bladewider than the other). This plugwill fit into the power outlet onlyone way. This is a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should stillfail to fit, contact your electricianto replace your obsolete outlet.Do not defeat the safety purposeof the polarized plug.13 Power-Cord ProtectionPower-supply cords should berouted so that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched byitems placed upon or againstthem, paying particular attentionto cords at plugs, convenience re-ceptacles, and the point wherethey exit from the product.14 Outdoor Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable sys-tem is connected to the product,be sure the antenna or cable sys-tem is grounded so as to providesome protection against voltagesurges and built-up staticcharges.Article 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,provides information with regardto proper grounding of the mastand supporting structure, ground-ing of the lead-in wire to an an-tenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, connec-tion to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the groundingelectrode.15 LightningFor added protection for this prod-uct during a lightning storm, orwhen it is left unattended and un-used for long periods of time, un-plug it from the wall outlet and dis-connect the antenna or cable sys-tem. This will prevent damage tothe product due to lightning andpower-line surges.ANTENNALEAD IN WIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)GROUND CLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTNEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEEXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
316 Power LinesAn outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vi-cinity of overhead power lines orother electric light or power cir-cuits, or where it can fall into suchpower lines or circuits. When in-stalling an outside antenna sys-tem, extreme care should betaken to keep from touching suchpower lines or circuits as contactwith them might be fatal.17 OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, ex-tension cords, or integral conve-nience receptacles as this can re-sult in fire risk or electric shock.18 Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kindinto this product through openingsas they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short-out partsthat could result in a fire or elec-tric shock. Never spill liquid ofany kind on the product.19 ServicingDo not attempt to service thisproduct yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose youto dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel.20 Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the walloutlet and refer servicing to quali-fied service personnel under thefollowing conditions:(a) When the power-supply cordor plug is damaged.(b) If liquid has been spilled, orobjects have fallen into theproduct.(c) If the product has been ex-posed to rain or water.(d) If the product does not oper-ate normally by following theoperating instructions. Adjustonly those controls that arecovered by the operating in-structions as an improper ad-justment of other controls mayresult in damage and will of-ten require extensive work bya qualified technician to re-store the product to its normaloperation.(e) If the product has beendropped or damaged in anyway.(f) When the product exhibits adistinct change in perfor-mance – this indicates a needfor service.21 Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are re-quired, be sure the service tech-nician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer orhave the same characteristics asthe original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire,electric shock or other hazards.22 Safety CheckUpon completion of any service orrepairs to this product, ask the ser-vice technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the prod-uct is in proper operating condi-tion.23 HeatThe product should be situatedaway from heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves,or other products (including am-plifiers) that produce heat.CONDENSATIONLeave the VCR on, without a tape init, for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex-posed to sudden changes in tempera-ture. Sudden temperature changescause moisture to form on the metalparts inside the VCR. This moisturecan cause the tape to stick and dam-age the head. Leaving the VCR onfor a 2 hour period will dry the insideof the VCR.PROTECT THE POWER CORDDo not damage the power cord. Dam-age to the power cord may cause afire or shock hazard. When unplug-ging the power cord, please hold it bythe plug and remove it carefully.DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTSON THE RECORDERHeavy objects placed on the recorderwill cause damage.WHEN NOT IN USEWhen you finish operating the re-corder, always unload the cassetteand turn OFF the VCR POWER.CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTETAPES• Avoid violent vibration or shock.• Do not place in a location wherestrong magnetic fields exist (near amotor, transformer or magnet).• Never place or store in direct sun-light.• Avoid dusty places.• Place the cassette in the cassettecase and store vertically.• Never store tape in a high humiditylocation.INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician foradditional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US GovernmentPrinting Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
4Hooking Up Your VCRUnpacking Your VCRAs you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:IMPORTANTNever place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place theVCR on top of the television as the surface may not be stable.Choosing a HookupThe connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receivers can varyfrom those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if you are connectingequipment such as an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a Home Theater receiver, you willalso use those diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.IMPORTANTTo maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer canhelp you customize these hookups and sell you any additional connec-tion accessories that may be necessary to match your particularequipment and antennas.1Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.2If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these diagrams. Using yourlist, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment. For example, to hook up this VCR, aTV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable System with Cable Box, and Connecting a HomeTheater receiver.3If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 7 in addition to the connections on page 5 or 6.PRODUCTREGISTRATIONRegister andWin in the$100,000Give Away III!See inside...• Remote control• 2 "AA" size batteries • Registration card• 1 Audio/Video cable • 1 Coaxial cable • IEEE 1394 cable
5IMPORTANTYou must use one of the connections shown on page 5 and 6 in order to record television or cable programs.Hooking Up Your VCRVHFUHFVHF/UHFANTENNAOUTINxxxxVCR Rear PanelTV Rear PanelOROptionalUHF/VHF SplitterOptional 300 Ohm to 75 OhmMatching Transformer Optional UHF/VHF CombinerORsupplied coaxial cableORFrom Antenna or Cable wall outletVHF/UHFVHFUHFINOUTANTENNAOUTINTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelORFrom Cable wall outletCable Box Rear Panelcoaxial cable provided by cable companysupplied coaxial cableAntenna or Cable Systemwithout Cable BoxConnecting Antenna or Cable1Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet toANTENNA IN of the VCR.2Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’sAntenna jacks (varies by TV).3If your TV has audio video inputs, continue withthe connections on page 7. If not, plug in powercords of VCR and TV.Antenna or Cable System withCable BoxConnecting Cable and Cable Box, if allchannels are scrambled1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN onthe cable box.2Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable boxto ANTENNA IN on the VCR.3Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to theTV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).4If your TV has audio video inputs, continue withthe connections on page 7. If not, plug in powercords of VCR, TV, and cable box.If your cable company scrambled all of its channels,you cannot record one channel while watchinganother.If your cable company only requires the use of acable box for some channels, connect the cable boxas shown on the next page.IMPORTANTYour TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.If your TV has more than one antenna jacks, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.
6Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambled1You will need a cable splitter, five lengths of coaxialcable, and a cable A/B switch.2Connect cable from wall outlet to IN terminal on thecable splitter.3Connect the coaxial cable to OUT terminal on thecable splitter and A-IN on the A/B switch.4Connect the second coaxial cable to the other OUTterminal on the splitter and IN (or CABLE) on thecable box.5Connect the third coaxial cable to the OUT or TV onthe cable box and B-IN on the A/B switch.6Connect the fourth coaxial cable to OUT terminal onthe A/B switch and ANTENNA IN on the VCR.7Connect the fifth coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUTon the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA jacks (varied byTV).8If your TV has audio and video inputs, continue withthe connections on the next page. If not, plug inpower cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.Hooking Up Your VCRVHF/UHFVHFUHFANTENNAOUTINTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelORFrom Cable wall outletCable boxSplitterA/B SwitchOUTINABINOUT OUTsupplied coaxial cableThis connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambledchannel while you record another non-scrambled channel.With this connection, you should set the A/B switch to A torecord a non-scrambled channel. You may watch the samechannel or any other non-scrambled channel at the sametime.To record a scrambled channel, set the switch to B, selectyour cable output channel (usually 3 or 4) on the VCR andselect the channel you wish to record on the cable box. Atthis time your TV will not be able to show any other channel.IMPORTANTWith this connection, you cannot:• record a scrambled channel and watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time.• record a non-scrambled channel and watch ascrambled channel at the same time.• record one scrambled channel and watch a differentscrambled channel.
7IMPORTANTYour TV Owner’s Guide may have additional sug-gestions for audio video hookups.To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCRand the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since theTV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of yourVCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.If you have an older TV without audio video inputs,simply connect only the antenna or cable as shownon page 5 or 6.Connections to TV with Audio Video InputsBecause you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want totake advantage of its superior sound capability andconnect it to a stereo TV system with audio and videoinputs. This connection also helps maintain the bestpicture quality.1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIOOUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR.Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO INPUTRIGHT and AUDIO INPUT LEFT. Match the colors ofthe connectors to the cables.2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT onVCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO INPUT on theTV.3Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 48 forinstructions on this setting, which can be done at alater time.Hooking Up Your VCRINPUT-1INPUT-2OUTPUTMONITOR/TUNERS-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) RAUDIOAUDIOVIDEOOUTOUTLRLRRRLWhite RedYellowsupplied audio video cableWhiteRedYellowTV Rear PanelVCR Rear Panel
8Hooking Up Your VCRConnections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV ReceiverIf you connect the HS-HD1100U to an integrated HDTVor an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE1394 cable, you can record digital broadcasts in D-VHSformat, which records digital broadcasts as digital signals,so programs can be recorded as is with no loss of quality.And this connection also makes it possible to playback arecorded digital signal in D-VHS format.1Connect the supplied IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U. You can connecteither of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.Connect the other end of this cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE terminal on the TV or the receiver.When you want to record digital broadcasts in VHS(analog) format, follow the steps 2 and 3 below.2Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO INR (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR. Connectthe other end to the TV or the receiver’s AUDIOOUTPUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT. Matchthe colors of the connectors to the cables.3Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on theVCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO OUTPUT onthe TV or receiver.IMPORTANTYou may need to purchase additional sets of audioand video cable for this hookup.Refer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver owner’s guide for thisconnections.IEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverintegrated HDTVORIN 1AUDIOVIDEOIN 1L/MONORLRRRLVCR Rear Panelsupplied IEEE 1394 cableWhiteRedYellowWhite RedYellow
9Hooking Up Your VCRNotes about IEEE 1394 networkThe IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD1100U are an integrated HDTV, anIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR. The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connectingIEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HDTV or Mitsubishi D-VHS VCR.You cannot send/receive the data of digital video equipment (for example, digital video camera) or a personal computerbecause the format is different from that of the HS-HD1100U.Be sure not to connect the IEEE 1394 in a loop, as shown below.When you connect more than one IEEE 1394-equipped devices, turn the power off when they are not being usedbecause leaving the unused devices turned on may cause a lack of memory and may interfere with the correct trans-mission of signals. However some IEEE 1394-equipped devices cannot receive or send data when it is turned off, sorefer to your device owner’s guides.While using the IEEE 1394-equipped device, do not plug in/off the IEEE 1394 cable or turn the power on/off of theunused devices. When you unplug the IEEE 1394 cable and connect it again, leave it unplugged for a few seconds andthen connect again.The maximum transmit speed of the IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U is 400Mbps. This speed may beslower when you connect the device with its transmit speed is different from this VCR.IEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceIEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddevice IEEE 1394-equippeddeviceCORRECTCORRECTINCORRECTINCORRECTINCORRECT
10Connections to Home Theater ReceiverYou may wish to connect your VCR to a Home TheaterReceiver so that you can take advantage of the SurroundSound audio recordings that are common with manymovies. Home Theater Receivers will often control boththe sound that is heard from the speakers and the pictureshown on your TV. Below is the basic connection be-tween your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you usethis connection, you will not use Connections to TV withAudio Video Inputs.1Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIOOUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect theother end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and AUDIOINPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on theVCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 VIDEOINPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.Hooking Up Your VCR3Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITORVIDEO OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver.Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT on theback of the TV.4See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide forinformation concerning audio connection between TVand Home Theater Receiver, or additional hookupsand operations.IMPORTANTYou may need to purchase additional sets of audioand video cables for this hookup.INPUT 1S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) RAUDIORVCR 1 VCR 2 TVAUDIOOUT IN OUT IN INVCR2 MONITORVCR 1OUT IN OUT IN OUTVIDEOLRLRAUDIOVIDEOOUTOUTLRLRLRTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelHome Theater Receiver Rear PanelYellowYellowYellowWhiteRedYellowWhiteRed
11PlaybackSetting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theDigital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format1Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable.2Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.3Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct input of the IEEE1394-equipped HDTV receiver.4Press POWER on the VCR to turn the power on.To go back to viewing the picture from the TV, set your TV input to the previousANTENNA input position.If you do not switch the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV re-ceiver to the correct external input, the screen to the right will be displayed on thescreen when you try to watch a digital broadcast.1394 connection listWhen you connect an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver ora D-VHS VCR to the HS-HD1100U, you can see the list of connected TV, receiveror VCR on the 1394 connection list menu (up to 5 devices). The integrated HDTVand the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will display as TUNER and the D-VHSVCR will be shown as VCR. For the device which was connected to the HS-HD1100U before but now it is not connected, lost connection will be displayed. Thedevice which was first connected to the HS-HD1100U will be shown as d1, andconnected fifth will be shown as d5. When you want to remake the list, pressCANCEL on the VCR remote control. In this case, the order of the devices on thelist will be changed.IMPORTANTWhen you connect Mitsubishi integrated HDTVs WS-55859, WS-65869, WS-55909, WS-65909 or WS-73909, they will not appear in 1394 connection listmenu. When you use these TVs, they will control the HS-HD1100U. So touse the function of the HS-HD1100U, use the TV to operate the VCR.displaying 1394 connection list1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up.2Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select 1394 connection list.Press ENTER. 1394 connection list menu appears.Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theTape in VHS (analog) FormatThe first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can see the picturecoming from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCRcorrectly before you try to use it. Based on the type of TV that you have, chooseone of the following:TV with Audio/Video Inputs1Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. For most MitsubishiTVs, this means pressing the TV’s INPUT button until you see the words Ext-1or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a Mitsubishi TV, please refer toyour TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.2135468790IEEE 1394INPUTVCRPOWERPWR.HSSTDVCRHMSƒ1394 connection list  d1 TUNER lost connection d2 TUNER lost connection d3 TUNER now connecting d4 TUNER now connecting  Press CANCEL to renumber Use ADJUST to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to go back. This is a digital recording. You cannot view it through this input. Please select IEEE1394 connection
123You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picturefrom the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTENNAinput position.4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page48.If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to yourhome theater receiver’s owner’s guide.TV without Audio/Video InputsIf your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need toconvert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video channel. Thefactory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel inyour area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To make this change:set up1To choose channel 4: with VCR power OFF, turn the front panel jog dial diskclockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel. Ant ch 4will display on the front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.If needed, to return to channel 3: with the VCR turned OFF, turn the jog dialcounter-clockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel.Ant ch 3 will display.2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.operating3Check to see if the VCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not, pressVCR/TV on the remote control until the VCR light appears on the front panel.This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the VCR menus.The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape or use the VCRmenus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 61.4Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are nowwatching the VCR’s picture.To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, theVCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.Operating Your Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the cover inthe direction of the arrow and lift.2Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are correct.This is marked inside the battery compartment.Next, you need to tell the remote control to operate the VCR, not the TV.Operating the VCR with the Remote ControlThe HS-HD1100U has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A andVCR-B. The HS-HD1100U is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 51 for informa-tion about VCR operational setting.1Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This “tells”the remote that you want to control the VCR.Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-HD1100U. If the VCR does notrespond to the remote, please see page 51.2135468790VCR/TVPOWERJOG/CHANNELSP/EPPlayback
13Loading a TapeTapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even whenthe VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Useonly tapes that have a , or label.1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you.The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plastic window thatshows the videotape should face up.2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR automaticallytakes it in.If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press EJECT and try again.Your VCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape,remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that the gearedtape reels are facing down, wait a few seconds, and try again.Playing a TapePlaying a Tape Recorded in D-VHS Format1When you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverwhich is capable of controlling the VCR:Operate your TV or receiver to playback the tape. Refer to the TV or receiverowner’s guide for this procedure.When you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverwhich is not capable of controlling the VCR:Set the connection setting of your TV or receiver to select the HS-HD1100U.Refer to the TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.And then press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control of the VCR.You can stop playing by pressing STOP.It will take a few seconds to display the playback picture. A mosaic noise, still orblack picture will appear until the correct picture comes on. When the VCRreaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tapeand stop.When you playback the end of a recording, the point where the recording modechanges or a broken part of the tape, a mosaic noise, still or black picture mayappear.The tape recorded in D-VHS format on other VCR may not be played back cor-rectly on this VCR.Playing a Tape Recorded in Analog Format1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCRreaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tapeand stop.You can stop playing by pressing STOP.You can playback a tape recorded in S-VHS format with standard VHS resolution(S-VHS quasi playback). This feature functions only during playback. You cannotobtain the original resolution of S-VHS.Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may appear on thescreen during S-VHS quasi playback.CORRECTINCORRECT2135468790STOPPLAYPLAYSTOPPlayback
14Using Basic Playback ControlsRewinding a TapeWhile the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ringon the front panel to the left.Fast Forwarding a TapeWhile the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring onthe front panel to the right.Speed Search with PictureWhile the tape is playing, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring onthe front panel to the right for forward speed search with picture, or press REW onthe remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the left for reversespeed search. See page 44 for additional information on searching techniques.Pausing a TapeWhile the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front panelto freeze the picture on the screen.Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automaticallystop to prevent damage to the tape.When pausing a tape recorded in D-VHS format, a black picture may appearbefore the still picture appears depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.Unloading a Tape1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCR POWERis off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.2Remove the tape.Using Repaired TapesWe recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair.If you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCRwhen you play the tape.Head CleaningYour VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR whenever youload a tape. If you see mosaic noise, still or black picture during D-VHS playback,or “noise” or snow during analog playback, eject the tape, re-load the tape, thenwait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times to improve the picture.2135468790JOG/CHANNELSP/EPPAUSEREW FFPAUSE2135468790EJECTEJECTPlayback
15Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operatingsystem. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCRwith clear, easy-to-understand language and design.Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR torecord, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your VCRand set the clock. Fortunately, your VCR makes this an easy process with ourmenu system.When using the on-screen menus, use the ADJUST buttons to move the highlightbar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Press the ENTERbutton to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCEL button to cancel orclear a setting.Memorizing Channels AutomaticallyUsing this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the televisionstations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires youto use a cable box, then your ability to program channels would normally belimited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends only one toyour TV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR, callyour cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your problems.1Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote controluntil a channel number appears on the screen.2Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First TimeSet-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to highlight it.3Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf you are recording, playing back a tape, Not available will flash and an errormessage will appear. To correct this, stop the tape.4You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list belowas a reference, press the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of antenna youconnected.•Cable if you are using any cable combination, including a cable box with anA/B switch•Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type antennasAfter you have selected, press ENTER.5An on-screen message will show you that the VCR is memorizing the stationsyou can receive. You can cancel the memorization at any time by pressingCANCEL. After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen willreturn to the VCR’s picture.IMPORTANTAutomatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if there are straysignals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can manually delete thechannels using the procedure in the section Adding an Deleting Channels.Setting Up Your VCR2135468790ADJUSTADJUSTENTERCANCELPress toEnterPress toCancelPress toSelectƒFirst Time Set-Up ≈Set the clock ∆Memorize channels «Add/delete channels  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection list √Customize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select A special note to cable boxsubscribers∆Memorize channels What type of sources are connected to the VCR? ’Cable ”Indoor/outdoor ant. ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select∆Memorize channels Now memorizing all the stations you can receive Channel 3 Stand by this may take a few minutes  To cancel memorization, press CANCEL
16Adding and Deleting ChannelsIf necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completedthe automatic channel memorizing.1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 47.2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote controluntil a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel display.3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.4Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up.Press ENTER.5You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to selectAdd/delete channels. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from anexternal input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not available willflash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus andswitch the VCR’s input to tuner.6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press ENTER toadd the channel; press CANCEL to delete it.7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three times toexit the menus.IMPORTANTIf you use automatic memorizing again, you will lose all of the manualchanges you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all of thechannels you added will be deleted.Selecting a ChannelNow that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will wantto be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels, see page15, Memorizing Channels Automatically.Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receiveindoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69cable antenna cable channels 1–125If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will notchange channels.selecting channels sequentiallyPress CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will cyclethrough the channels in sequential numerical order.selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directlyUse the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choose channel23, press 2-3.To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press5, then press ENTER.Setting Up Your VCR«Add/delete channels Channel 39 Not in memory ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to add † ∑ ππADJUST to select  ≠πππππCANCEL to delete ƒFirst Time Set-Up ≈Set the clock ∆Memorize channels «Add/delete channels  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
17Setting the ClockYou have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting theClock Manually.Setting the Auto ClockYour VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which someTV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations send thissignal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting atime signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock manually.1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu will appear.2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. TheFirst Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Set theclock. Press ENTER.3You will see the Set the clock menu. Auto Clock set will be highlighted. Pressthe ADJUST buttons to select ON.4Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal, then set your timezone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area thatcarry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the VCRon before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be cancelled. See ifthe clock has been set on the front panel display on the VCR.If the VCR displays the wrong time, the time zone setting may not be correct. Toadjust this, follow the steps in If the VCR displays the wrong time. (See the nextpage.)IMPORTANTThe auto clock function will activate whenever you turn off the VCR and at3:00 am, when the VCR power is off. If you use a cable box, make sure thatyou leave the cable box on and tuned to the local PBS station to activate theauto clock function.After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (If youhave set the Auto Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to OFF, theauto clock function will not work.)ƒFirst Time Set-Up ≈Set the clock ∆Memorize channels «Add/delete channels  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒAuto Clock set ON OFF ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
18If the VCR displays the wrong time1Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Press ENTER.2You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you knowthe channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to enter thechannel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the quickestresponse, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the channelsetting at AUTO. Press ENTER.3Time zone will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the timezone of your area. Available time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, Central,Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Press ENTER.4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to selectAUTO, ON or OFF. If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not, selectOFF. If you select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylight saving time.5To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.Setting the Clock ManuallySkip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clockfunction.1Press MENU on the remote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. FirstTime Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Set theclock. Press ENTER.3You will see the Set the clock menu. Auto Clock set will be highlighted. Pressthe ADJUST buttons to select OFF. Press ENTER.4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ONor OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise,select OFF. Press ENTER.≈Set the clock ƒChannel (065) ƒTime zone (AUTO) ƒDaylight savings (AUTO) To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR. ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒChannel (065) ƒTime zone (Eastern ) ƒDaylight savings (AUTO) To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR. ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒChannel (065) ƒTime zone (Eastern ) ƒDaylight savings (AUTO) To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR. ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒAuto Clock set ON OFF ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒDaylight savings ON OFF ƒMonth -- ƒYear -- ƒDate -- ƒTime --:--Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
195Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen. PressENTER.6Press the ADJUST buttons to set the current year. Press ENTER.7Press the ADJUST buttons to set the date. Press ENTER.8The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Pressing ADJUST +moves the clock forward; pressing ADJUST – moves the clock backward.Press ENTER.9Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set the correcttime, press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear, and the clock willstart running.10 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings ishighlighted, press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF.If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour.If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.IMPORTANTAny time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings to besure they are set to the correct times.≈Set the clock ƒDaylight savings ON OFF ƒMonth March ƒYear 2002 ƒDate 18 Monday ƒTime 12:00pmŁ ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒDaylight savings ON OFF ƒMonth March ƒYear 2002 ƒDate 18 Monday ƒTime 7:00pmŁ ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clock ƒDaylight savings ON OFF ƒMonth March ƒYear 2002 ƒDate 1 Friday ƒTime 12:00pmŁ ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
20Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage ofour advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a current broadcast.Then, in another section of this book called Timer Recording, you can learn howto program your VCR to record at a later time and day.Recording a Current Digital BroadcastRecording a Current Digital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format1Follow the steps 1 to 4 of Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theDigital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format on page 11.2Select the channel you would like to record on the integrated HDTV or theIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.3Load a D-VHS tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.4Make sure that the D-VHS button on the front panel is lit. If not, press thisbutton until it lights up.5When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver which is capable of controlling the VCR:Operate your TV or receiver to record, to pause recording or to stop recording.Refer to the TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure. During your TV orreceiver is operating the HS-HD1100U, d will be displayed on the front paneldisplay.When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver which is not capable of controlling the VCR:Press IEEE 1394 INPUT on the VCR remote control to select the device youwould like to record from. d1 to d5 will appear on the front panel display.Select the number that corresponds to the device from which you would like torecord. And then press REC on the remote control or on the front panel.Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remoteor on the front panel.• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recordingfrom PAUSE.IMPORTANTRefer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverowner’s guide.The recording mode will be changed automatically depending on thebroadcasting signal.While the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change thechannel on the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stopautomatically to protect the tape.If you pause a recording, a mosaic noise, a still or a black picture mayappear when playing where the recording is resumed.If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention tabremoved, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simply place apiece of vinyl tape over the opening.Recording2135468790REC2 REC LENGTHD-VHS STOP PAUSE RECPAUSESTOPIEEE 1394INPUTErasure prevention tab
21Recordingrecording copy protected digital programsSome programs have copy protect data to prohibit or restrict recording.• Programs without copy protection : D-VHS recording is available.• Programs with copy restriction : You can record in D-VHS format once, butcannot copy.• Programs prohibited from copying: D-VHS recording is not available.When you record the program prohibited from copying or copy the program withcopy restriction, Error CP will appear on the front panel display.Error CP will also appear when recording without receiving broadcasting signal. Ifthis occurs, check the hook up.Recording a Current Digital Broadcast in VHS (analog) Format1Select the channel you would like to record on the integrated HDTV or theIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.2Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.3Press INPUT to select the external input to the position which is connected tothe integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.• select L1 if you connect to the rear panel.• select L2 if you connect to the front panel.4Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or on the front panel.5Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remoteor on the front panel.• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recordingfrom PAUSE.IMPORTANTBe sure to connect the VCR and an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with a video and an audio cable to record a digitalbroadcast in analog format.While the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change thechannel on the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.The menu or the program list of an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV will be recorded if it is displayed during recording.If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stopautomatically to protect the tape.If you record a digital broadcast in analog format, the picture quality will notbe as clear as that of the original digital broadcast.If you record a copy protected digital program, the copy protect data will alsobe recorded.21 354 687 90STOP PAUSEREC2 REC LENGTHSP/EP RECPAUSEINPUTSTOPSP/EP
22Recording a Current Broadcast in VHS (analog)Format1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or on the front panel.3Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number isshown on-screen or on the front panel display. If L1 or L2 appears instead of achannel number, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears.4Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL or the numberbuttons on the remote or the jog dial on the front panel. If you are using acable box, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on thecable box, not on the VCR. Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch,remember to set the switch to the correct position.5Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remoteor on the front panel.• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recordingfrom PAUSE.IMPORTANTIf you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stopautomatically to protect the tape.If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the tape ona VCR equipped for EP play, such as this one.2135468790JOG/CHANNELSP/EPSTOP PAUSEREC2 REC LENGTH RECPAUSECHANNELINPUTSTOPSP/EPRecording
23Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and haveyour VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.1When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS (digital) format, follow the steps1 to 4 on page 20.When you record a digital broadcast in VHS (analog) format, follow the steps 1to 4 on page 21.When you record an analog broadcast in VHS (analog) format, follow the steps1 to 4 on page 22.2Press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The first time you pressthe button, recording will begin. The second press of the same button adds 30minutes to the OTR timer, displayed on the front panel.3Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to add tothe OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press REC/˙REC LENGTH 10 times, youwill see End on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the end of thetape. If you press REC/˙REC LENGTH an eleventh time, the VCR willresume normal manual recording.The OTR timer will begin to count down backwards. When it reaches zero, theVCR will stop recording and turn off. The OTR light on the front panel display willlight up during the OTR recording.If you program too much time into the OTR timerContinue pressing REC/˙REC LENGTH. After the End point you can start overfrom zero, adding time in 30 minute intervals.How OTR affects other controlsIf you press PAUSE during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR timercontinues to count down.Press PAUSE again to resume recording from the record-pause mode. The REC/˙REC LENGTH will not resume your recording.If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.2135468790JOG/CHANNELSP/EPREC2 REC LENGTHCHANNELINPUTSP/EPRecording
24Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method tobegin recording within the next 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Beforeyou use OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly.1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or on the front panel.3Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number isshown on-screen or on the front panel display. If L1 or L2 appears instead of achannel number, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears.4Press CHANNEL or the number buttons on the remote or the front panel jogdial to choose the channel to be recorded. If you are using a cable box, selectchannel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to thecorrect position.5Press PAUSE/%START TIME on the front panel to set the time when you wishrecording to start (within 24 hours). The start time is displayed on the frontpanel. The first time display is the next half-hour increment from the currenttime. For example, if it is currently 2:15, 2:30 (next half-hour increment) will bedisplayed. Similarly, if it is currently 2:40, 3:00 (again, the next half-hourincrement) will be displayed. Each time you press the button, the start time isdelayed by 30 minutes.6Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to add tothe OTR2 timer, up to 4 hours. If you see End on the front panel display, theVCR will record until the end of the tape.After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording light will belit. The VCR will automatically turn on at the OTR2 start time and recording willbegin. When the OTR2 timer reaches zero, the VCR will stop recording and turn offautomatically. If the end of the tape is reached before OTR2 is finished, the VCRwill stop and the power will turn off.IMPORTANTOther programs you have set to record may be erased if:• the start times are before the OTR2 start time• conflicts with the OTR2• starts within one minute or less after the OTR2 finishesIf you turn the power on while your VCR is in stand-by for the OTR2, theOTR2 programming will be erased.To cancel OTR2• Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer.• Turn the power ON if you have finished programming the timer.How OTR2 affects other controlsIf you press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR2 recording, 30minutes will be added to the OTR2 timer. If you press STOP during OTR2 record-ing, you erase the OTR2 programming.2135468790JOG/CHANNELSP/EPREC2 REC LENGTH1 START TIMEPAUSECHANNELINPUTSP/EPRecordingPMSPCHOTR2PROG REC
25Notes about Available Tape and Recording TimeRecording FormatThe available recording format is as follows:When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS recording, the recording format is preset toD-VHS format.Recording ModeThe available recording mode is as follows:HS (high speed) : You can record the half duration of STD.STD (standard) : You can record the same duration as described on the tape.SP (standard play) : You can record the same duration as described on the tape.EP (extended play): You can record the duration as three times as described onthe tape.When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS format, the recording mode will bechanged automatically depending on the broadcast signal of the recorded program.For VHS recording, set the recording mode manually by pressing SP/EP.When playing a tape, the VCR will automatically select the recording mode.Recording TimeThe available recording time is as follows:Recording format D-VHSTapeVHSD-VHSVHSYes NoYes YesRecording format HSAnalog recording modeDigital recording modeSTDD-VHSVHS Yes Yes SP EPYesYesRecording formatD-VHS tapeDF-240Recording time (when recorded in STD/SP mode)DF-300D-VHSVHS4h 5h2h 2h 30mDF-360 DF-420 DF-4806h3h 7h3h 30m 8h4hRecording formatVHS tapeT-30Recording time (when recorded in SP mode)T-60VHS30m 1h T-90 T-120 T-1401h 30m 2h 2h 20mT-160 T-1802h 40m 3h T-200 T-2103h 20m 3h 30mRecording
26Using Audio and Video FunctionsThe audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to thestereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have the remaining timedisplay function work properly. The VCR will display the functions and settings onyour TV screen. The first section describes the functions, the next section tells youhow to adjust the functions.Audio functions Video functionsaudio monitor Tape (length) D-VHS Tape (length)normal record PerfecTape Select repeat playbackPerfecTape®Search to blankcounter zero stopDescriptions of Audio FunctionsAudio monitor (Listen to):This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable ofrecording.• Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels.• Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.• Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track.• Mono track is lower in quality than the others. The audio monitor isautomatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was not recorded inVHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear SAP signal recorded onthe mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.IMPORTANTSurround Sound systems: If you have your VCR connected to a surroundsound system, set the audio monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requiresboth left and right channels to create the rear channel effects.When the VCR is not playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TVscreen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press DISPLAY.If you change the channel to: Displaystereo broadcast StereoSAP broadcast SAPstereo and SAP Stereo+SAPWhen the VCR is playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TVscreen for 4 seconds when you press DISPLAY.The audio monitor you listen to DisplayStereo Audio StereoL Audio LR Audio RMono Audio MonoNormal recording (Record):When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a programtwice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track. Additionally,your VCR can receive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broad-cast is an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track in anotherlanguage. The SAP broadcast is recorded only on the mono track.Use the normal recording function to record the SAP broadcast on the mono trackby choosing Stereo+SAP. Otherwise, choose Stereo. In either case, the mainprogram is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is no SAP broadcast,the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.Recording
27Descriptions of Video FunctionsTape (Tape)Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. Theremaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30minutes long.Length of tape Use setting2 hours long or less(T-30 through T-120) T-120160 minutes (T-160) T-160180 minutes (T-180) T-180200 minutes (T-200) T-200210 minutes (T-210) T-210D-VHS Tape (D-VHS Tape)Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display.Length of tape Use settingDF-160 through DF-300 DF-300DF-360 DF-360DF-420 DF-420DF-480 DF-480PerfecTape Select (Play PerfecTape)This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry, which automatically maxi-mizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to sharpen it. Set it toNormal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new or highquality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal settingof PerfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.Counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to “0H00M00S” andstop the tape. See page 45 for more information on this feature.Repeat playback (Repeat play)Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks.See page 46 for more information on this feature.Search to blank (Search to blank)Use this function to search the beginning of the blank section of the tape. Seepage 46 for more information on this feature.PerfecTape® (PerfecTape)PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record on.After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the best possiblerecording on your tape. See page 48 for more information on this feature.Selecting and Adjusting the Audio and Video Functions1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to see the function menu.2Press AUDIO/VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust appears.3Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote to adjust the setting. The functionswill disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.IMPORTANTThe audio and video function menus do not appear:• when the VCR menu is displayed• during special effects playbackTape and D-VHS Tape function do not appear during playback.Play PerfecTape is displayed only during playback.PerfecTape displays only when a tape, with its erasure tab intact, is loadedand the VCR is stopped.RecordingVCRListen to: StereoUse ADJUST to select2135468790AUDIO/VIDEOADJUSTADJUST
28Mitsubishi offers 5 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choosefrom:D-VHS (digital) Timer RecordingVHS (analog) Timer Recording of Digital BroadcastVCR Plus+ system programming (easy)Conventional VCR timer recordingQuick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programmingYou can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.D-VHS (digital) Timer RecordingTo set the timer recording of the digital broadcast in D-VHS format, set the timerrecording on the integrated HDTV or on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver,not on the VCR. Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide.1Follow the steps 1 to 4 of Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theDigital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format on page 11.2Load a D-VHS tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.3Make sure that the D-VHS button on the front panel is lit. If not, press thisbutton until it lights up.4Press POWER on the VCR front panel or on the remote control to turn off theVCR.5Set the timer recording on the integrated HDTV or on the IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver. Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.The integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will receive theprogram to be recorded on the start time you have set and send the signal to startrecording to the VCR. The VCR will start recording automatically. The integratedHDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will send the signal to stoprecording to the VCR on the end time you have set, and the VCR will stop record-ing automatically.IMPORTANTThe recording mode will be changed automatically depending on thebroadcasting signal.Depending on your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver,the programmed D-VHS recording may not be recorded if you turn on theVCR while it is in stand-by mode for the D-VHS timer recording.The programmed D-VHS timer recording may not be recorded correctlydepending on your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.When you connect more than one integrated HDTVs or IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receivers, the D-VHS timer recording of only one integrated HDTV orIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will be activated. In this case, while theVCR is in stand-by mode for the D-VHS timer recording, press INPUT on theVCR remote to set the VCR’s input to the tuner or press IEEE 1394 INPUT toselect d1 to d5 which corresponds to the receiver or the TV from which youwould like to record.Timer Recording
29When you program both the D-VHS (digital) and VHS (analog) timer recordingWhen you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on the frontpanel display, showing that the VCR is in stand-by mode for the VHS timer record-ing. In this mode, the D-VHS timer recording you have set may not be recordeddepending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver that youare using. (Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide for the details.) If so, youneed to press POWER on the VCR front panel once to cancel the stand-by modewhen the D-VHS timer recording is activated. When you press POWER, theprogrammed recording light will be turned off but the VCR power will remain off.Please note that the VCR cannot activate the VHS timer recording while theprogrammed recording light is turned off.When the D-VHS timer recording is over, press POWER on the front panel twice toturn on the programmed recording light.VHS (analog) Timer Recording of Digital Broad-castIMPORTANTBe sure to connect the VCR and an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with a video and an audio cable to record a digitalbroadcast in VHS format.1Select the channel you would like to record on an integrated HDTV or an IEEE1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.2Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.3Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see theRecap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu will appear.IMPORTANTIf you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is fullwill appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen willappear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.4VCR Plus+ system menu appears. See page 33 to learn how to program withVCR Plus+ system. To pass this screen, press ENTER.5Program to record menu appears. Channel will flash. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to choose the channel you would like to record. Press ENTER.• Select External L1 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the rear panel.• Select External L2 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the front panel.Timer RecordingªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection list √Customize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select ¬VCR plus+ system Use number keys to enter the PlusCode number -------- or press ENTER to program. Press MENU to go back.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen¬Program to record ƒChannel External L1 ƒDay -- ƒStart time --:-- ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
306Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which youwant to record; for example, Monday the 11th.Your choices are:• a single day up to one month away.• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera.To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Monday-Friday appears.• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly sitcom.To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Every and the desired day of theweek appears. Press ENTER once you have made your choice.7The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to setthe hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER.8The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons toset the minutes when recording is to start. Press ENTER.9Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 7 and 8.10 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed:SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speedprogramming is discussed on page 35. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf you press ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely, CurrentProgram is not completed will appear on your screen.If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed forthat time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then the Recapscreen will appear. The program you have just set will be highlighted inmagenta color and flash for 3 seconds. The start and stop time of theoverlapped program will be highlighted in cyan color. You will need to eraseone of them.11 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen.12 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line bypressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. The VCR Plus+ system menu willappear. Continue the programming procedure from step 4.13 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:• Leave an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver turnedON.• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit.IMPORTANTWhile the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change thechannel on an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.The menu or the program list of an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV will be recorded if it is displayed during recording.If you record a digital broadcast in VHS format, the picture quality will not beas clear as that of the original digital broadcast.If you record a copy protected digital program, the copy protect data will alsobe recorded.Timer Recording¬Program to record ƒChannel External L1 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:00am ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record ƒChannel External L1 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:30pm SP§ L1 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record ƒChannel External L1 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time --:-- ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
31¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectTimer RecordingConventional VCR Timer Recording1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see theRecap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu will appear.IMPORTANTIf you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is fullwill appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen willappear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.3VCR Plus+ system menu appears. See page 33 to learn how to program withVCR Plus+ system. To pass this screen, press ENTER.4Program to record menu appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose thechannel you would like to record; for example, channel 2. Press ENTER.• If you are using a cable box, enter the channel number on which the cablebox sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4).• To record from an external source, press INPUT or press the ADJUSTbuttons to:Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.Select External L2 for a source connected to the front panel.5Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which youwant to record; for example, Monday the 11th.Your choices are:• a single day up to one month away.• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera.To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Monday-Friday appears.• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly sitcom.To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Every and the desired day of theweek appears.Press ENTER once you have made your choice.6The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to setthe hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER.7The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons toset the minutes when recording is to start. Press ENTER.8Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 6 and 7.9Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed:SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speedprogramming is discussed on page 35. Press ENTER.¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:00am ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time --:-- ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection list √Customize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select ¬VCR plus+ system Use number keys to enter the PlusCode number -------- or press ENTER to program. Press MENU to go back.¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay -- ƒStart time --:-- ƒStop time --:-- ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen
32IMPORTANTIf you press ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely, CurrentProgram is not completed will appear on your screen.If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed forthat time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then the Recapscreen will appear. The program you have just set will be highlighted inmagenta color and flash for 3 seconds. The start and stop time of theoverlapped program will be highlighted in cyan color. You will need to eraseone of them.10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen.11 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line bypressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. The VCR Plus+ system menu willappear. Continue the programming procedure from step 3.12 When you are finished entering the programs you wish to record, check thefollowing:• If you have a cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish torecord.• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light islit.IMPORTANTWhen programmed recordings of 4 and under are entered, only 4 of the 8program lines appear on the Recap screen at any one time. To seeadditional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on thescreen.Cancelling a Recording in ProgressThere are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:Press STOP. The recording stops, but the program is not cancelled. There-fore, if you press REC, the recording will start again.Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the program iscancelled.Changing while ProgrammingTo change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming:Press ENTER to move forward through the program list.Press CANCEL to move backward.Then use the ADJUST buttons to change the setting.You will cancel the entire program if you press CANCEL while the channel numberis flashing.Recap screen¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:30pm SP§ 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select8790ADJUSTADJUSTENTERCANCELforwardbackwardadjustPOWER8790STOPSTOPProgramming not cancelledProgramming cancelledTimer Recording
33Timer RecordingVCR Plus+® System ProgrammingThe VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simplyentering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guideor possibly your local TV listings.1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3 seconds,and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entrybefore you can add another one.If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, the Recapscreen will appear. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu willappear.3VCR Plus+ system menu will appear. Use the number buttons on the remotecontrol to enter the PlusCode number for the television show you want torecord. For example, if the PlusCode number for the program you want torecord is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See your local newspaper or TV Guidefor PlusCode numbers.4If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL. When you have finishedentering the PlusCode number, press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf the code number you entered is wrong, The PlusCode number is not validwill display on the screen for 3 seconds, and then the VCR Plus+ systemmenu will reappear.5Use the ADJUST buttons to select whether you want to record your programonce, daily, or weekly.•Once will record a program one time.•Daily will record the same channel at the same time, Monday through Friday.•Weekly will record the same channel at the same time, on the same dayeach week.After you have made your choice, press ENTER.IMPORTANTIf two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed forthat time will display on the screen. You will need to erase the previousprogram before you can enter the new one.6Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will behighlighted.The channel number will appear in white color. Make sure that the correctchannel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number is notcorrect, press INPUT to make the number flash, then press the ADJUSTbuttons to correct the channel number. Press the ENTER to complete.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP INPUT to correct channel ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screenªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection list √Customize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select ¬VCR plus+ system Use number keys to enter the PlusCode number 5678---- Press ENTER when done. Press CANCEL to erase the PlusCode number. Press MENU to go back.¬VCR plus+ system PlusCode number:5678 ƒOnce ƒDaily ƒWeekly ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
347If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until therecord speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing theADJUST buttons. Press ENTER.8To program additional recording times, select an empty program line bypressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. You will return to the VCR Plus+system menu. Continue the VCR Plus+ system programming procedure fromstep 3.9When you are finished with all programming, check the following:• If you have a cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish torecord.• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light islit.If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER on thefront panel.Quick ProgramQuick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process ofprogramming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ system menu andcan begin programming right away.You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, fast forwarding,rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while using OTR2.)1Press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the remote control. If the VCR is off,it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, VCR Plus+system menu will appear.IMPORTANTIf the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3 seconds,and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entrybefore you can add another one.2Complete steps 3 through 10 in Conventional VCR timer recording. (Seepage 31.)When you have finished, press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR PLUS+ again.If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record your program ata later time.If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, the menuswill turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.3When you are finished with entering the programs you wish to record, checkthe following:• If you have a cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish torecord.• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed recording light is litbefore the recording time.IMPORTANTIf you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+, but the clock is not set, Set theclock menu will appear. Set the clock manually.POWERTimer Recording¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select2135468790QUICK PROGRAMVCR Plus+¬VCR plus+ system Use number keys to enter the PlusCode number -------- or press ENTER to program. Press MENU to go back.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 WE13 11:30am 1:30pm SP 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:00pm EP 7 E-WE 8:00am 9:00am EP 12 FR15 5:30pm 5:45pm EP 8 TU19 11:00pm 0:30am SP 13 M-F 7:00pm 7:15pm EP 15 SU31 8:00pm 9:00pm EP 46 SU17 7:00am 9:00am SPRecap screen
35Timer Recording HintsTo use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote once.This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose, press it twice. Pressing itonce turns off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on.When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again. Make surethe programmed recording light is back on.After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that program is cleared(unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day or everyweek).If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recap screenwhen you bring up the menus for programming to record (unless you are program-ming with the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+). If the VCR’s memory is full, Pro-gram memory is full will appear on the screen. If so, you must erase a programbefore you can enter a new one.If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the pro-grammed recording light (PROG REC) and the tape status symbol ( ) will flash. Load anew tape and press REC. Recording will resume.The programmed recording will be cancelled unless you turn the VCR off beforethe recording starts. Do not use an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver to turn on or function the VCR while the VCR is in stand-by mode forthe timer recording.If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light (PROG REC) and the tapestatus symbol ( ) will flash when you turn the VCR power off. (A tape without anerasure tab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact,and turn off the VCR.)Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VCR. If you set two analogprogrammed recording times to overlap, VCR is already programmed for that timewill appear on your screen. When you set the analog and the D-VHS timer record-ing times overlap, these timer recordings may not be recorded correctly.Remember that the VCR will record over the next section of tape. If you want tosave a tape, remove it and instead use a different tape for a new recording.Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab removed.All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being accidentallyerased.Auto Speed ProgrammingUse auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program aspossible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically switchto extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In the first slot, therecording speed default is AUTO.Make sure that the Tape video function matches the length of tape you are using.See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions on page 28.At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play (SP) to ex-tended play (EP), some noise may be in the picture or sound when playing thetape.Timer Recording2135468790RECPOWER RECVCRPOWER
36Program CautionIf your VCR is set to record in VHS format, but the power is still ON within 3 min-utes before timer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn offthe VCR.If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording, thattimer recording will be cancelled.TV Programs that End on the Day AfterIf you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day,simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.Program Skip Using MenusSometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not want toerase it. Program skip will prevent the recording, for that day only, of a programyou have scheduled to record every day or every week.1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, pressthe ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish toskip.3Press STOP. The cursor arrow will change to a X.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.To resume recording every day or every week, change the X to the cursor arrow byfollowing steps 1 to 4 again.Program Skip Using the POWER ButtonIf you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory, you can skip theprogram without going into the VCR’s menus. Simply press POWER on the frontpanel once. The programmed recording light will turn off, and the program will beskipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWER on the front paneltwice; the programmed recording light will light up again.Changing Timer Recording Settings1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, pressthe ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish tochange. Press ENTER. You will see the Program to record setting menu.3Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you wish to change. Press theADJUST buttons to change it. Then press ENTER repeatedly to return thealtered program to the Recap screen.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus. Then press POWER to turn off theVCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on.Timer RecordingREC in 3 min Turn off VCRprogram caution¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:00pm EPX 2 M-F 8:00am 8:30am SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP To turn skip on/off use STOP ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP 10 TH14 9:00pm 10:00pm EP§ 2 M-F 8:00am 8:30am SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP To turn skip on/off use STOP ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord speed EP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectPOWERPROG RECPROG REC
37Cancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording Starts1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear on your screen. Press the ADJUST buttons on the remotecontrol to select Program to record. Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, pressthe ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next to the program you wish tocancel.3Press CANCEL. The program is erased.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.TIMER RESETYou can use TIMER RESET on the rear panel to erase both the clock and all timerrecordings.To use TIMER RESET, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power will turnoff and the clock will be cleared. All timer recordings are erased.If you have set the Auto Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to ON, the autoclock function will automatically set the clock again.Memory BackupIf the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and theprogrammed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an hourbeforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30 minutes,the time and the programmed settings will be lost.If you have set the Auto Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to ON, the autoclock function will automatically set the clock again when power is restored.VCR Rear PanelIEEE 1394INTERFACETIMERRESETTIMERRESET¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO11 11:30am 1:30pm SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screenTimer Recording
38Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394INTERFACEHS-HD1100U ANOTHER D-VHS VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACE IEEE 1394INTERFACE1Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE on the playback VCR and to IEEE1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U. You canuse either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACEterminals.IMPORTANTDo not pull out an IEEE 1394 cable duringcopying the tape.You cannot copy a tape in D-VHS format fromdigital video equipment (for example, digitalvideo camera) even if it is connected with anIEEE 1394 cable.2Set the recording VCR to be able to control theplayback VCR.To do this, when you use HS-HD1100U as arecording VCR, press IEEE 1394 INPUT on theremote control to display d1 to d5 on the front panelwhich will correspond to the D-VHS VCR used as aplayback VCR. If you use this VCR as a playbackVCR and the other VCR as a recording VCR, referto the recording VCR owner’s guide for thisprocedure.3Put a D-VHS tape with the erasure prevention tabintact to the recording VCR.4When you are using the HS-HD1100U as arecording VCR, make sure that the D-VHS button onthe front panel is lit. If it is not, press the button tolight it up.5Put the tape you want to copy into the playback VCRand find the cue point. Press STOP if the picturestarts playing.IMPORTANTAs it will take a few seconds to automaticallyselect the recording mode, stop the tape slightlybefore the point you want to start copying.6On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.8Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime to begin copying the tape.9When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.IMPORTANTThe programs prohibited from copying or theprograms with copy restriction cannot be copiedcorrectly. When you use the HS-HD1100U as arecording VCR and copy such programs, ErrorCP appears on the front panel display.Copying a Tape from D-VHS to D-VHSWhen you connect a D-VHS VCR equipped with IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminal to the HS-HD1100U with an IEEE1394 cable, you can copy a tape from D-VHS format to D-VHS. You cannot edit the tape while copying from D-VHS toD-VHS.
39Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverintegrated HDTVORIEEE 1394INTERFACEHS-HD1100U PLAYBACK RECORDING VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394INTERFACELRLAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT RAUDIO IN RAUDIO IN L VIDEO INS-VIDEO INVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUTRUse either a video cable or an S-video cable.Do not use both.Copying a Tape from D-VHS to AnalogTo copy a tape from D-VHS to analog format, use the HS-HD1100U as a playback VCR and connect to an integratedHDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable. And then connect an integrated HDTV or anIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the recording VCR with an S-video/video and audio cable. The digital signalwhich is played back on HS-HD1100U will be changed to analog signal by an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver, and this analog signal will be sent to the recording VCR to be recorded.1Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE on an integrated HDTV or an IEEE1394-equipped HDTV receiver and to IEEE 1394INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U. You can useeither of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.2Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R onan integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTVreceiver and to AUDIO IN L and R on the recordingVCR.3If the recording VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-videocable to S-VIDEO OUT on an integrated HDTV or anIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver and to therecording VCR.If the recording VCR is standard VHS, connect avideo cable to VIDEO OUT on an integrated HDTV oran IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver and to theVIDEO IN on the recording VCR.4Select the external input of the recording VCR.5Put a blank tape into the recording VCR. If you wantto record in S-VHS, be sure to use an S-VHS tape.6Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-HD1100Uand find the cue point. Press STOP if the picturestarts playing.7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.8On the HS-HD1100U, press PLAY, then PAUSE.9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at thesame time to begin copying the tape.10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.IMPORTANTThe picture quality of the copied program will notbe as clear as that of the original digitalbroadcast.Digital programs with copy restriction orprograms prohibited from copying cannot becopied.
40Copying a Tape from Analog to AnalogThere are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog.One way is to use the HS-HD1100U to record and another VCR for playback.The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-HD1100U for playback.Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and video cable to connect the twoVCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics dealer.IN 1AUDIOVIDEOIN 1L/MONORLRLRHS-HD1100U RECORDING PLAYBACKVIDEO INAUDIO IN RAUDIO IN L AUDIO OUT LVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT RUsing the HS-HD1100U to Record from Another VCR1Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R onthe playback VCR and to AUDIO IN L and R on theHS-HD1100U. If the playback VCR is mono, useonly the AUDIO IN L on the HS-HD1100U.2Connect a video cable to VIDEO OUT on theplayback VCR and to the VIDEO IN on the HS-HD1100U.3If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitor toStereo.4Use INPUT to set the HS-HD1100U to External L1(L1) if you used the HS-HD1100U rear panel jacks,or External L2 (L2) if you used the HS-HD1100Ufront panel jacks.5Put a blank tape into the HS-HD1100U.6Put the tape you want to copy into the playback VCRand find the cue point. Press STOP if the picturestarts playing.7On the HS-HD1100U, press REC, then PAUSE.8On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime to begin copying the tape.10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.Editing Features
41Editing FeaturesRAUDIOVIDEOOUTOUTLRLRLRECORDINGAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN RAUDIO IN LVIDEO INVIDEO OUTHS-HD1100U PLAYBACK Using the HS-HD1100U to Playback to Another VCR1Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L andR on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT L andR on the HS-HD1100U.2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on therecording VCR and to VIDEO OUT on the HS-HD1100U.3Set the audio monitor on the HS-HD1100U toStereo.If the other VCR is mono VCR, set the audio monitoron the HS-HD1100U to Mono. See Selecting andadjusting the audio and video functions on page27.4Set the input of the recording VCR to External.5Put a blank tape into the recording VCR.6Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-HD1100Uand find the cue point.7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.8On the HS-HD1100U, press PLAY, then PAUSE.9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at thesame time to begin copying the tape.10 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
42Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Playback Controls (for analog playback only)Special EffectsYou can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel, or ^I and I\ onthe remote to control the playback speed of the tape.Change the playback speed while tape is paused1While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.2Turn the shuttle ring on the front panel and hold it to play the tape at aparticular speed (see diagram). If you release the ring, it will come back to thecenter position, and the still (PAUSE) mode will resume.3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Change the playback speed while tape is playingYou can change the playback speed with the shuttle ring without entering thePAUSE mode. To do this, turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at aparticular speed (see the diagram). If you release the ring, it will come back to thecenter position, and normal playback will resume.You can also change the playback speed while the tape is playing with the ^Iand I\ on the remote control.1While the VCR is playing a tape, press ^I or I\ on the remote control.Each press of ^I changes the playback speed by one step in the forwarddirection. Each press of I\ changes the speed by one step in the reversedirection. (See the chart below.)2To resume normal playback, press PLAY.After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automaticallystop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate vertically when youpause the VCR’s picture.Advance tape frame by frame1While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.2Turn the jog dial on the front panel clockwise or press ADJUST + on the remoteto advance the tape forward. Turn the jog dial counter-clockwise or pressADJUST – to reverse the tape. The faster you turn the dial or keep pressingthe ADJUST button, the faster the tape will move.3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.2135468790INDEXshuttle ringjog dial1/30 reverse slow-motion playback1/10 reverse slow-motion playback1/5 reverse slow-motion playbackReverse playbackReverse speed searchReverse high speed search Reverse fast playbackPress ^| on the remote controlPress |\ on the remote controlHigh speed search Speed searchFast playback1/5 slow-motion playback1/10 slow-motion playback1/30 slow-motion playbackStillPlayback65432171 Reverse high speed search2 Reverse speed search3 Reverse fast playback4 Playback5 Fast playback6 Forward speed search7 Forward high speed search1 Reverse high speed search2 Reverse speed search3 Reverse fast playback4 Reverse playback5 Reverse slow-motion playback6 Still7 Slow-motion playback8 Playback9 Fast playback10 Forward speed search11 Forward high speed search5764321891011
43Adjusting the Trackingautomatic trackingYour VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. Whenyou start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (D) willflash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finishedadjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily.A certain amount of “noise” in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR istracking a tape.manual trackingFrom time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture, oftenlooking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen, or during D-VHS playback, a mosaic noise, still or black picture may appear. To correct thepicture, you have to manually track the tape.1While the tape is playing, press and hold SP/EP and turn the front panel jogdial until the picture is clear of excess noise.2To continue automatic tracking, press SP/EP again. Automatic tracking willalso resume when you eject the tape.slow tracking (for analog playback only)Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playbackand still frame. You can only use slow tracking if your tape was recorded in ex-tended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion,then press and hold SP/EP and turn the front panel jog dial until the best picture isobtained.Time CounterYour VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run inhours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find specificpoints on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapes or on blanksections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.setting the counterTo set the counter to “0H00M00S,” press CANCEL on the remote control.You cannot reset the counter if you are using the VCR’s menus.The counter will reset to “- - H - - M - - S” when you eject a tape. When you load atape again, the counter will display “0H00M00S”.Searching TechniquesYour VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include:Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervalsSpeed search -- visually searchCounter zero stop -- direct to start of recordingIndex search -- find specific index pointsWhen you record a digital program, there is a chance that it was broadcast as anon-standard digital signal. This means that while this D-VHS VCR can record theprogram, it may not display a picture when you use the visual search function (i.e.Speed Search). This is not a defect of the D-VHS VCR player.D (digital tracking) lightPWR.SPDVCRPLAYHMSLRPWR.SPDVCRPLAYHMSLRTime counterJOG/CHANNELSP/EPAdvanced Features
44Quick search (CM skip)Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 secondintervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercialsyou may have recorded. To do this:1Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control tothe VCR position.2While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing a numberbutton.The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.This screen will show the search time and the gauge. Each mark on the gaugerepresents 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 secondsof the search time. You can select a search time up to 3 minutes.Speed searchUse speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape.1While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the remote control. You will see thepicture as it fast forwards or rewinds. Noise bars may appear in the pictures.2When you are playing the tape recorded in analog format, if you press FF orREW and hold it down for about 1 second, the search speed will increase.3To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY.IMPORTANTThe fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30 timesof normal speed. It is normal for the number of noise bars on the screen toincrease and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speed increases.Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause the video heads tobecome dirty faster.The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture, which allowsyou to search up to 500 times normal speed (for the tape recorded in analogformat). To do this, press STOP, then FF or REW. If you press and hold FFor REW for more than 2 seconds, the search speed will slow to 280 timesnormal speed (for the tape recorded in analog format).In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the following conditions:1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60, T-90).2 Use of tapes longer in length than T-120 (for example, T-160, T-180, T-210.Also for DF-300, DF360, DF-420, and DF-480).3 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.Speed search may not work correctly when playing back a tape recorded inboth analog and digital format on the same tape.When you record a digital program, there is a chance that it was broadcastas a non-standard digital signal. This means that while this D-VHS VCR canrecord the program, it may not display a picture when you use the visualsearch function (i.e. Speed Search). This is not a defect of the D-VHS VCRplayer.The speed search may not work correctly when playing back a programrecorded by multi stream recording or depending on the program you haverecorded.Advanced FeaturesCM Skip3m00s§§§§§§§§§§§§NumberbuttonSearchtime12345630 sec. 1 min. 1 min.30 sec. 2 min. 2 min.30 sec. 3 min.2135468790REWFFSTOP
45Counter zero stopCounter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded orplayback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fast forward orrewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop.1Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate later. Thecounter will reset to “0H00M00S”.2When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press AUDIO/VIDEOon the remote control. The audio and video function menu appears on yourscreen. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Counter zero stop function appears.3Press ENTER to start the counter zero stop.The VCR will automatically search to the counter “0H00M00S” and then stop. TheVCR may stop slightly before or after the counter “0H00M00S”.Index searchIndex search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search,index marks will be placed at specific places on the tape. Index search is thenused to find these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever yourVCR starts a new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any pointduring recording.automatic index marksWhenever recording is begun from STOP mode, an index mark is automaticallyadded to the tape. When recording in VHS format, a message will indicate that themark is being added.Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE or REC to begin recording fromthe record-pause mode.manual index marksTo add an index mark yourself, press REC on the remote control while a tape isrecording.Index marks must be added at least one minute apart.1When the tape is stopped, press INDEX ^I to begin a forward search; pressINDEX I\ to search in reverse. The VCR will fast forward or rewind andindex search display appears on the TV.Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from thatpoint.2You can press INDEX ^I or INDEX I\ up to 19 times to search for thatmany index marks. For example, to find the third index mark ahead from thepoint you are at, press INDEX ^I three times. The on-screen display willcount down the number of marks passed before playback begins.3To cancel index search, press STOP.IMPORTANTIndex search may not work correctly if the interval between two index marksis shorter than 5 minutes in HS (high speed) mode, 10 minutes in STD(standard) mode, 5 minutes in SP (standard play) mode or 15 minutes in EP(extended play) mode.Advanced FeaturesVCR Lookingfor index+ 1⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹ REM 1:40 0h20m08s2135468790INDEXSTOP RECVCRCounter zero stopUse ENTER to start(This screen appears duringanalog playback only.)
46repeat playbackYou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The tapewill play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and resumeplaying. If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play orrewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index mark, the entirecassette will repeat.1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the audio and videofunction menu. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Repeat play function appears.2To start the playback, press ENTER.When the VCR encounters the next mark or the end of the tape, it willautomatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.The VCR will also search for a blank section of the tape. If the VCRencounters any blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length, the repeatplayback will begin.3Press STOP to cancel the repeat.IMPORTANTFor the tape recorded in D-VHS format, repeat playback may not workcorrectly depending on the recording condition.Search to blankThis feature allows you to find the end point of the recorded part of the tape. TheVCR will stop automatically at the beginning of the blank section of a tape.1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the audio and videofunction menu. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Search to blank function appears.2To start the search, press ENTER.When the VCR encounters the blank section of a tape, it will automaticallystop.IMPORTANTThis feature may not work if the blank section is 5 minutes or less apart in HSmode, 10 minutes or less in STD mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode or 15minutes or less in EP mode.Displaying the Time Gauge and the Remaining TimeThe time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. Theleft side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and the right side is the tape end (E).For a T-120 length tape played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gaugerepresents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows the time, in hoursand minutes, left until the end of a tape.the time gauge and the remaining time automatically appear during:fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape)counter zero stopindex searchesrewinding for repeat playbacksearch to blankTurn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing DISPLAY twice.to make the time gauge and the remaining time appear:Press DISPLAY once. The time gauge and remaining time appear on the TVscreen, and the remaining time appears on the front panel display. They disappearafter 4 seconds when playing a tape.To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.VCRStop⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹ REM 1:40 0h20m08sTime gaugeRemaining time displayPWR.SPCHVCRLRRemaining time display(This screen appears duringanalog playback only.)Advanced FeaturesVCRRepeat playUse ENTER to startVCRSearch to blankUse ENTER to start
47IMPORTANTThe time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals onrecorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank tapes.The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if the Tape orD-VHS Tape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you areusing a special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using a VHS-Ctape with an adapter.The remaining time display may not work correctly depending on your tape.Displaying the Current TimeThe current time is shown in the front panel display or the TV screen. If you havenot set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30 minutes, thedisplay will show - - : - -. The current time will be displayed when the VCR is off.To see the current time when the VCR is on:1Press DISPLAY twice. The remaining time display will be replaced by thecurrent time.2To turn off the current time, press DISPLAY again.Customize Choices MenuIn the Customize Choices menu, there are 6 options that you can set. For each ofthe 6 options, start with these 2 steps:1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears on your TV.2Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to select Customize choices. PressENTER.IMPORTANTCustomize choices menu consists of two pages. To display the next page,use the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page and press ENTER. To goback to the previous page, use the ADJUST buttons to select Back toprevious page.Video muteWhen you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape or many stations with aweak signal will be replaced by a blue screen. The sound will also be turned off.When you would like to try to tune in on a weak station, turn video mute OFF.3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use theADJUST buttons to select Video mute. Press ENTER to set video mute to ONor OFF.4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.IMPORTANTVideo mute function may not work properly when you playback a section of atape where only audio signals are recording.Advanced FeaturesVCRStop⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹Sun 8:30p 0h20m08sCurrent time displayPWR.PMSPCHVCRLRCurrent time display(This screen appears duringanalog playback only.)ªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection list √Customize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select √Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒRentalXpress ON OFF ƒSearch w/ Picture ON OFF Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select
48Auto power save (auto-off)When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn offafter remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or chan-nel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR willremain on.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menuappears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Auto power save. Press ENTERto set to ON.4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.IMPORTANTWhen viewing analog broadcast stations through the VCR, 3minutes>Poweroff will appear on the TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turnsoff. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCR turnsoff. If you want to continue using the VCR, press any of the buttons.RF converterIf your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF. If your TV doesnot have audio and video inputs, keep the RF converter set to ON. It is preset bythe factory to ON.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menuappears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select RF converter. Press ENTER toselect ON or OFF.4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.IMPORTANTIf the RF converter is set to ON, you aren’t required to press VCR/TV to playa tape or to use VCR menus. The VCR light will automatically light up whenyou press PLAY or MENU. Be sure to set the TV to the video channel (seepage 12).PerfecTape®PerfecTape® is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video tapesyou will record on. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in orderto make the best possible recording on your tape.setting up PerfecTape®You can set up PerfecTape® to function two ways.If you want the VCR to automatically test any non-recorded tapes when the tape isloaded, set Auto PerfecTape to ON.If you do not want the VCR to automatically test tapes, select OFF. PerfecTape®will now function only when you start a test. Any tape with the erasure preventiontab intact can be manually tested.It will not automatically test recorded tapes – you must choose to test those your-self.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menuappears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Auto PerfecTape.4Press ENTER to set Auto PerfecTape to ON or OFF.5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.using PerfecTape® automatically1Load a blank tape into the VCR.√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to selectAdvanced Features
49The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records forone second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish tocancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has setits internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.using PerfecTape® manually1Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record overone second of your tape.3Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control. Audio and video function menuappears. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.4Press ENTER on the remote to begin the test. During this time, the PT light onthe front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP on the remote whilethe PT light is still flashing.When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.If you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased ifyou press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses power. After the test is finished, thePerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.RentalXpressRentalXpress is a feature, when activated, that will automatically rewind the tape tothe beginning, eject and power off the VCR, after it has reached the blank sectionof 30 seconds or longer on any rental tape (or any tape with the erasure preventiontab removed). To activate this feature:3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Usethe ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.4Press the ADJUST buttons to select RentalXpress. Press ENTER to select ONor OFF.5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.IMPORTANTWhile the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot userepeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.Search with PictureWhen you set Search w/ Picture setting to ON, it allows you to search (FWD/REW)your D-VHS recording with picture. If you turn this setting OFF, you will not seeany picture while “searching”. It is preset to ON at the factory.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears.Press the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.4Press the ADJUST buttons to select Search w/ Picture. Press ENTER.5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.IMPORTANTEven if you set Search w/ Picture to ON, there may be instances where therewill be a frozen picture or no picture while you search. This is due to thesignal that was recorded. This is not a defect of the D-VHS.Advanced Features PerfecTape Band  High ¤°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡‡‡›  Mid. ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡› Low ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›  Test is completed.VCRPerfecTapeUse ENTER to start√Customize choices ƒRentalXpress ON OFF ƒSearch w/ Picture ON OFF Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒRentalXpress ON OFF ƒSearch w/ Picture ON OFF Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choices ƒVideo mute ON OFF ƒAuto power save ON OFF ƒRF converter ON OFF ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select
50Advanced OptionsUsing the remote control to operate your TVThe HS-HD1100U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used func-tions of your TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV.The HS-HD1100U remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but itcan also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control foryour particular brand of television, follow these instructions.setting up your remote control to operate your TV1Turn off your TV.2On the HS-HD1100U remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to the TVposition.3While holding in SP/EP, press the code listed that corresponds to the brand ofyour TV.4Press TV POWER on the HS-HD1100U remote control. Once your TV hasturned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.If your TV does not turn on, repeat step 3 using the next code listed for the brand ofyour TV.If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then repeat step 3 severaltimes, using a different code button until one works. The possible code buttonsare: 0, 1-9, MUTE, VOLUME ª,º, CHANNELª,º and INPUT.You do not need to perform this set-up again until you change the batteries, set upyour remote for another brand of television, or you get a new TV.Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your TV, you will beable to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, and number buttons to operateyour TV.IMPORTANTBecause of variations among models, some or all codes may not work, orthey may operate different functions than expected for your particular TV. Ifthis occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for theirproducts, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, yourremote may not be able to control your TV.When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote may return to itsinitial setting (code button 1). Repeat the steps above to reset your remotecontrol. If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.operating your TV with the HS-HD1100U remote control1Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-HD1100U remote controlto tell the remote that you want to operate the TV.2Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desired buttons. Toonce again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.Advanced FeaturesMitsubishiFisherG.E.GoldstarHitachiJVCMagnavoxNECPanasonicPioneerPhilipsProscanQuasarRCASanyoSharpSonyToshibaZenith1, 2, 30VOLUME ª2, 98MUTE42, 9CHANNELª,º64VOLUME ªCHANNELºVOLUMEª 03, 5VOLUMEº7INPUTBrand of TV Brand codebuttons2135468790VCRTV
51To program the remote control operational settingThe HS-HD1100U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that areplaced close together. The VCR-A setting can be used to operate any otherMitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-HD1100U to VCR-B willallow the HS-HD1100U be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.To program the HS-HD1100U and the remote to VCR-BFor VCR:1Make sure the HS-HD1100U is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR frontpanel, turn the shuttle ring left while holding down SP/EP on the front panel. Toconfirm that the VCR responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front paneldisplay.For remote:2On the remote, make sure the VCR/TV slide switch is in the VCR position, thenpress VCR/TV and number “2” at the same time. The remote will now sendVCR-B signals.When you wish to operate the other VCR1On the remote, with the VCR/TV slide switch in the VCR position, press VCR/TV and the number “1” at the same time. The remote will now send VCR-Asignals.To reprogram the HS-HD1100U to respond to VCR-A signals again1Make sure the HS-HD1100U is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR frontpanel, turn the shuttle ring right while holding down SP/EP on the front panel.To confirm that the VCR responds to VCR-A signals, A appears on the frontpanel display.IMPORTANTSome other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B signals. Ifyour other VCR is one of these models, and you would like to program theother VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guide that camewith the other VCR.Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate different featuresthan expected for the other VCR, particularly, those Mitsubishi VCR’s that aremore than 10 years old because Mitsubishi changes the codes from time totime.Child LockThe child lock feature prevents others from using your VCR. To lock the VCR:1Press and hold down DISPLAY on the remote control for about 8 seconds. TheLOCK light on the front panel display will light up.2To cancel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAY for about 8 seconds,until the LOCK light on the front panel display goes out.IMPORTANTYou can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing by for aprogrammed recording. If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it, the VCRwill not accept a cassette.Advanced FeaturesPWR.SPCHLOCKVCRRECHMSLRLOCK lightshuttle ringVCR-AVCR-BSP/EP21354687902VCR/TV1
52Location of ControlsRemote ControlVCR POWERTurns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed theVCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.EJECTEjects a tape.CHANNEL Up and DownSelects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’schannel memory.VOLUME Up and DownRaises and lowers the sound of the TV. (Operates the TV only)TV POWERTurns the TV on or off. You need to program your remoteto operate your particular brand of television.MUTETurns off the TV sound. Press again to restore the TVsound to its previous volume. (Operates the TV only)Number buttonsSelects TV stations, enters PlusCode numbers.Sets quick search (CM skip) time.QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+Goes to VCR Plus+ system menu.Exits the programming screen.INPUTSelects between the antenna and any other video equip-ment that may be connected.PLAY Plays a tape.REW Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.FF Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.STOP Stops a tape. RECStarts recording. While recording, adds manual index mark.PAUSE Pauses a tape when recording.Freezes a frame when playing a tape.DISPLAYDisplays on the TV screen:• Time elapsed on the tape• Time left on the tape, current time• Channel number and audio reception mode• Audio channel(s) selected• Source supplying the VCR with a signal• If the VCR is stopped, playing, or recordingTurns the Child Lock on and off.2135468790CHANNELEJECT MUTEVOLUMEVCRPOWER TVPOWERCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMINPUTVCR Plus+PLAYSTOPREW FFDISPLAYPAUSEIEEE 1394INPUT RECINDEXAUDIO/VIDEOMENUVCR/TV SP/EPADJUSTCANCEL ENTERADJUSTVCRTVIEEE 1394 INPUTSelects an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR connected to the VCR.VCR/TV slide switchOperates the VCR when set to the VCR position, the TVwhen set to the TV position. You need to program yourremote to operate your particular brand of television.INDEX I\\\\\, ^^^^^IBegins index search forward and backward.Controls the playback speed of a tape.AUDIO/VIDEOSelects the audio and video settings to be adjusted.MENUDisplays the menus. Exits the menus.CANCELCancels selections on the on-screen menus.Resets the counter display to “0H00M00S”.ENTEREnters selections on the on-screen menus.ADJUST +, –Selects and adjusts menu selections.VCR/TVSwitches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s tuner.SP/EPChanges the recording speed. (SP is standard play; EPis extended play).
53JOG/CHANNELChanges channels when tape is stopped.Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.shuttle ringFast forwards a tape or fast forward searches by turningright. Rewinds a tape or reverse searches by turning left.IEEE 1394 INPUTSelects an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equippedHDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR connected to the VCR. PLAYPlays a tape.Resumes normal playback from special effects. STOPStops a tape. PAUSE/%%%%%START TIMEPauses a tape when recording.Freezes a frame when playing a tape.Sets the start time in OTR2 recording. REC/˙˙˙˙˙REC LENGTHRecords to the end of the tape by pressing once.Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressingrepeatedly.POWER D-VHSEJECTFFREWJOG/CHANNELSHUTTLE REC LENGTH START TIMEOTR2STOPPLAY RECPAUSEIEEE 1394INPUTVIDEO IN 2 L/MONO-AUDIO IN 2 -RSP/EPcassette slotfront panel displayremote controlsensorvideo input 2 jackaudio input 2 jacksLocation of ControlsFront PanelPOWERTurns the VCR on or off.If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off yourVCR. EJECTEjects a tape.D-VHSPress to choose between recording in digital broadcast inD-VHS format or in VHS format. This button lights upduring D-VHS recording/playing.SP/EPChanges the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP isextended play).video input ˙˙˙˙˙ jackConnect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, torecord or dub video.audio input ˙˙˙˙˙ jacksConnect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, torecord or dub audio.cassette slotInsert the video cassette tape here.front panel displaySee the next page.remote control sensorReceives signals from the remote control.Do not block it.
54Location of ControlsPerfecTape® light : PTFlashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.Stays lit when test is complete.D-VHS indicator : Lights up when D-VHS playing/recording.play and record lights : PLAY RECThese light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record-ing. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up whena tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of thesymbol simulate the movement of the tape when playingand recording.programmed recording light : PROG RECLights up when VCR is off and it is programmed torecord.POWER light : PWR.Is lit when power is ON.tape speed lights : SP, EP, HS, STDIndicates tape speed.time counter/current time/remaining time displayThis area displays:• current time• time counter showing how long tape has run• time remaining on the tapeOTR light : OTRLights up during recording the program with One-TouchRecording.OTR2 light : OTR 2Lights up during setting up, the delay time of StandbyOne-Touch Recording.lock light : LOCKLights up when Child Lock feature is in use.AMPWR.PMSAPSPHSSTDSTDCHOTR2LOCKEPVCRPTPLAYRECPROG RECHMSLRdigital trackingtime counter/current time/remaining time displayplay light record lightchannel displayFront Panel DisplayLR indicator : L RL indicates that you are listening to the left channel of astereo track, R indicates that you are listening to the rightchannel of a stereo track.stereo indicator : STIndicates a stereo TV channel.cable tuning light : Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.SAP indicator : SAPIndicates that channel has a Separate Audio Program, orSAP.digital tracking light : DFlashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking.Glows steadily when tracking is finished.If tracking is adjusted manually, it turns off.VCR light : VCRIndicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.channel displayDisplays cable channel, broadcast channel or input.
55Location of ControlsIEEE 1394INTERFACEANTENNAOUTINTIMERRESETIN 1AUDIOVIDEOOUTIN 1OUTL L/MONORRRear Panel JacksVIDEO INput and OUTput jacksYellow jacks are for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)video signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR.AUDIO INput and OUTput jacksRed and white jacks are for receiving (IN) and sending(OUT) audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, andwhite signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables arealso color coded red and white. If you are receiving orsending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use onlythe left (white) terminal.TIMER RESETErases all programmed recording settings and resets theclock. Use this button with care.ANTENNA IN jackAttach an external antenna or cable to bring in an outsidesignal.ANTENNA OUT jackAttach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna/cable signals from the VCR to your TV.IEEE 1394 INTERFACEConnects an IEEE 1394 cable to an integrated HDTV oran IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver for D-VHSrecording/playback.
56Important InformationSpecial Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The mostfrequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images orpatterns. Displaying the same stationary patterns over extended periods of time, or displaying the same stationarypatterns frequently, can cause uneven aging of the TV picture tubes and leave a subtle, but permanent, ghost image.Most TV warranties do not cover this type of damage to the picture tubes. To avoid this, mix your viewing pattern. Donot show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in any one week. Display constantlymoving and changing images that fill the screen whenever possible. We also recommend that you reduce the contrastsetting of your TV when you watch that type of image. When possible, you may wish to use your television’s PIP, POP,ZOOM, EXPAND or other picture shape controls so that the moving images fill the screen.Please check your TV’s owner’s guide for other recommendations.Examples of stationary images include:•Letterbox top/bottom bars. These are solid colored bars that when showing a widescreen (16:9) image on astandard (4:3) TV.•Side panels. These are the solid colored side bars when showing standard shaped (4:3) TV images on a widescreen(16:9) TV.•Stock-market report bars. These include the ticker bar constantly running at the bottom of the TV screen onfinancial news channels.•Shopping channel logos & pricing displays. These include bright graphics that are shown constantly orrepeatedly in the same location.•Video game patterns and scoreboards.•Bright station logos. Moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.•On-line (internet) web sites. In addition, any other stationary of repetitive computer style images from any sourcemay cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.
57Trouble ChecksIf your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:1Check the Trouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing.2If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thusplease try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.2 Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel with a pencil or a ball point pen.3 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 1 minute until thetape protecting function is complete, then press POWER.3You may also try the following procedure if the above steps did not resolve the problem. (All settings will be reset tothe default settings.)1 Press POWER on the front panel for about 8 seconds until “ ” appears on the front panel display.2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, the tape protecting function willwork and “99” will appear on the front pane display to begin count down. Wait about 1 minute until it reaches“00” to show the tape protecting function is complete, then press POWER.If the problem with your VCR persists, contact your Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.Try This...• Check the power cord and the AC outlet.• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remotefor more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remotefor more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.• Set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.• Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel.• Check the TV’s input setting.• Check to see that your VCR is not set to L1 or L2.• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.• Check your TV’s fine tuning, if using an older TV.• Check your connections to make sure they are secure.• Check the erasure prevention tab on the tape cassette.• Check the hook-up.• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.• Check the VCR tuning.• Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel displayshow L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressing INPUT.• Check that the programmed recording light lights up on the front paneldisplay.• Check the clock time.• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.• For D-VHS timer recording:- Check the IEEE 1394 connection.- Is an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverturned on?- Have you programmed the timer recording on an integratedHDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver?- The program prohibited from copying cannot be recorded.• Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary.• Check the monitor settings.• Check the quality of the video tape.ProblemThe VCR won’t turn on.The VCR power is on but no controls work.You can’t see the VCR’s picture on your TV.Poor picture when watching the VCR’stuner on your TV.VCR REC button doesn’t function.No picture during recording.VCR does not record TV program.The VCR timer recording does not operate.Noise in the picture and distorted sound.Poor or no Hi-Fi sound.
58Trouble ChecksTry This...• Try automatic head cleaning.• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.Do not use a wet-type head cleaning cassette, as it may damage yourVCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life.Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician.• Check that the remote mode of the VCR and your remote are setcorrectly (VCR-A or VCR-B).• Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correct position.• Change the batteries.• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the FastForwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under thefollowing conditions:1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60,T-90).2 Use of tapes longer in length than T-120 (for example, T-160, T-180,T-210. Also for DF-300, DF360, DF-420, and DF-480).3 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.• Be sure to use the D-VHS tape for D-VHS recording.• You may not be able to record programs which have copy protect datato prohibit or restrict recording. If you record such programs, Error CPwill appear on the front panel display.• Try the followings:- Pull off the IEEE 1394 cable, and leave it unplugged for fewseconds, and then plug it again.- Turn the power on/off of the IEEE 1394-equipped device which isconnected to the VCR.- If it is equipped, press the RESET button on the IEEE 1394-equipped device which is connected to the VCR.- Turn off the power of the VCR and the IEEE 1394-equipped devicewhich is connected to the VCR, and then plug out/in the power cordof each device.• When you playback the end of a recording, the point where therecording mode changes or a broken part of the tape, a mosaic noise,still or black picture may appear.• The block noise may appear during speed search of the taperecorded in D-VHS.• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.Do not use a wet-type head cleaning cassette, as it may damage yourVCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life.Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician.• The program recorded with the Search w/ Picture in the CustomizeChoices menu is set to OFF may not be searched correctly.• Check the hook-up.• When you connect more than one IEEE 1394-equipped devices, turnthe power off when they are not being used because leaving theunused devices turned on may cause a lack of memory and mayinterfere with the correct transmission of signals.• You cannot send/receive the data of digital video equipment (forexample, digital video camera) or a personal computer because theformat is different from that of the HS-HD1100U.• Is an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverturned on?ProblemPlayback is noisy or “snowy”.VCR remote does not function.The fast forwarding/rewinding speed isslow.You cannot playback or record in D-VHS.A mosaic noise, still or black pictureappears when playback or speed searchthe tape recorded in D-VHS.No picture or sound from the IEEE 1394-equipped device.
59SpecificationsFORMAT VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standardVIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC colorRECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 headsAudio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio controlDigital -- HS 4 headsSTD 2 headsANTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminalTUNER 181 channels capabilityVHF -- Channels 2 - 13UHF -- Channels 14 - 69CATV -- Channels 1-125DIGITAL INTERFACE INPUT/OUTPUT based on IEEE 1394 digital interface, 4 pin, corresponds to S400HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION more than 220 lines (SP) more than 210 lines (EP)SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO more than 45 dB (SP) more than 46 dB (EP)COMB FILTER 3DTIMER PROGRAM CAPACITY 1-month programmable / 8 programsMEMORY BACKUP TIME approx. 30 minutesMAXIMUM RECORDING TIME (D-VHS) 150 min. with DF-300 video cassette (HS)300 min. with DF-300 video cassette (STD)(VHS) 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP)360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)REWIND TIME approx. 43 seconds for T-120 cassettePOWER REQUIREMENT 120V AC, 60 HzPOWER CONSUMPTION 28 Watts -- 6.0 Watts standbyDIMENSIONS 3.7 in Height x 16.7 in Width x 12.0 in Depth (93mm x 425mm x 306mm)WEIGHT 9.9 lbs approx. (4.5kg)SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable1 set audio/video cable1 IEEE 1394 cable1 remote control with batteries1 registration cardAadding channels .......................... 16adjusting tracking ....................... 43advanced options ........................ 50playback controls ..................... 42antenna, connecting ...................... 5jacks ................................... 5, 55audioconnecting a TV with inputs....... 7input, output jacks.............. 53, 55monitor..................................... 26audio video functions button ....................................... 52 selecting................................... 27using ........................................ 26auto clock function ...................... 17auto power save .......................... 48auto speed programming ............ 35IndexBbackup, memory.......................... 37batteries, installing ...................... 12Ccable, connections to .................... 5cable box, connections to.......... 5, 6cable tuning light ......................... 54cancel button ............................... 52cancelbutton....................................... 52recording in progress ............... 32timer recording......................... 28cassette slot ................................ 53cassette status symbol................ 54changing recording settings ........ 36changing settings while programming ........................ 32channel(s)adding and deleting ................. 16display ..................................... 54memorize ................................. 15selecting .................................. 16child lock ..................................... 51choosing a hookup ........................ 4clock setting ................................ 17CM skip ....................................... 44connections toantennas ................................... 5cable with or without box ..... 5, 6home theater receiver.............. 10integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver........ 8TV w/audio video inputs ............ 7copying a tapefrom D-VHS to D-VHS ............. 38from D-VHS to analog ............. 39from analog to analog .............. 40counter display ............................ 43counter zero stop .................. 27, 45customize choices menu ............. 47
60Ddaylight savings time ................... 18digital tracking light...................... 54display button .............................. 52displaying current time ................ 47displaying time gauge ................. 46D-VHSbutton....................................... 53indicator ................................... 54tape setting .............................. 27Eediting features............................ 38eject button............................ 52, 53enter button ................................. 52erasure, preventing tape ............. 20Ffast forwarding a tape............ 14, 44FF button ..................................... 52front panel buttons ...................... 53front panel display ................. 53, 54Hhead cleaning .............................. 14IIEEE 1394connection ................................. 8INPUT button ..................... 52, 53INTERFACE jacks ............... 8, 55notes about network .................. 91394 connection list .................. 11important safeguards ................... 2index buttons .............................. 52techniques ............................... 45JJOG/CHANNEL........................... 53Lloading tapes ............................... 13location of controls ...................... 52lock light ................................ 51, 54lock VCR ..................................... 51LR indicator ................................. 54Mmemory backup........................... 37menu button ................................ 52menus, using ............................... 15mute button ................................. 52Nnumber buttons ........................... 52normal recording ......................... 26Oone touch recording (OTR) ......... 23light .......................................... 54one touch recording, standby ...... 24light (OTR 2) ............................ 54Ppause button ......................... 52, 53pausing a tape............................. 14PerfecTape® light ........................ 54using ................................. 27, 48PerfecTape Select ....................... 27play and record lights .................. 54play button............................. 52, 53play a tape................................... 13playback controls, advanced....... 42power button ............................... 53program caution .......................... 36programmed recording light ........ 54programmingauto speed ............................... 35cancel ................................ 32, 37changing settings while ........... 32Qquick program ............................. 34QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+button ................................... 52quick search ................................ 44Rrear panel jacks........................... 55rec button .............................. 52, 53record cancel............................... 32record light .................................. 54recordinganalog timer recording of digitalbroadcast ............................. 22canceling programmed ............ 37canceling one in progress........ 32conventional VCR timer ........... 31current digital broadcast .......... 20current broadcast in analog format............................................. 21D-VHS timer ............................ 28format ...................................... 25mode........................................ 25one-touch................................. 23Quick Program......................... 34standby one-touch ................... 24time .......................................... 25timer......................................... 28VCR Plus+ system .................. 33remote controlbuttons ..................................... 52sensor ...................................... 53RentalXpress............................... 49repeat playback..................... 27, 46rew button ................................... 52rewinding a tape .................... 14, 44RF converter setting .................... 48SS-VHS quasi playback ................ 13SAP indicator .............................. 54SAP broadcast ............................ 26search techniques ....................... 43search to blank ...................... 27, 46setting the clock .......................... 17shuttle ring................................... 53skipping programs ....................... 36special effects ............................. 42SP/EP button......................... 52, 53stereo indicator............................ 54stop button ............................ 52, 53Ttape function................................ 27D-VHS ..................................... 27tape speed lights ......................... 54tapecopying .................................... 38loading ..................................... 13playing ..................................... 13repeating............................ 27, 46television, connecting ................ 7, 8operating with remote .............. 50timecounter..................................... 43display current ......................... 47gauge....................................... 46remaining ................................. 46timer recording ............................ 28timer reset button .................. 37, 55tracking........................................ 43trouble checks ............................. 57TV POWER button ...................... 52TV/VCR slide switch.................... 52VVCRlight .......................................... 54operating 2 w/ 1 remote ........... 51setting up ................................. 15VCR POWER button ................... 52VCR/TV button ............................ 52videoinput, output jacks.............. 53, 55mute......................................... 47volume button.............................. 52Index
RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.CUSTOMER NAMESTREET ADDRESSCITY STATE ZIPPHONE ( ) PURCHASE DATE / /MO DAY YRPLACE OF PURCHASEPHONE ( )WarrantyMITSUBISHIVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERLIMITED WARRANTYMITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorderif purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workman-ship and/or material:a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective partincluding the video head without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the originalwarranty period.b. Labor. For ninety days from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without chargeat an authorized MITSUBISHI service center.c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the appli-cable warranty time period.1TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center.Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from yourMITSUBISHI Dealer, or by writing or calling MDEA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from anauthorized MITSUBISHI Dealer is required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other documentwhich establishes proof and date of purchase. THE RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITIONOF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please detach and return the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact youshould a question of safety arise which could affect you.2THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyoneother than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contraryto the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning orfluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, externalantenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating instructions enclosed with the product for informationregarding user controls.3ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHTARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRAN-TIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERMOF ONE YEAR.4UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MDEA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDEN-TAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OFCONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.5Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, orconsequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.6This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.7BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customercontrol adjustment. If the problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MITSUBISHIService Center(s). If you are unable to obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.9351 Jeronimo RoadIrvine, CA 92618-1904
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.9351 Jeronimo RoadIrvine, CA 92618-1904www.mitsubishi-tv.com© 2002 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.Printed in Japan872C246A5For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Centercall 1-800-332-2119

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